Lockdown Lifted At Auraria Campus, Search For Suspect Continutes
DENVER (CBS4)- Police in Denver are investigating a stabbing that forced a lockdown on the Auraria Campus on Thursday night. The stabbing happened in the area of Federal Boulevard and Howard Place.
The lockdown was prompted when officers searched for the suspect in several areas including the Auraria Campus. It was lifted shortly after 10:00 p.m.
#Denver Officers are investigating a stabbing that occurred in the area of Federal and Howard Pl. One victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Officers are in the area searching for the suspect which includes the Auraria campus. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/qJw4OaWDAf
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 17, 2019
The suspect is described as an Hispanic male, 250-300 pounds wearing a black hat, a black T-shirt, jean shorts, white socks and a black packback.
The campus was placed on lockdown just before 9 p.m. Thursday, which means all entry doors were locked. Everyone is urged to be alert and call police if they see the suspect.